Willow Oak

Willow Oak

Quercus phellos

This large oak looks a little like a weeping willow, with its long skinny leaves and wide spreading canopy. But, unlike willows, it has deep roots and strong branches (Weeping Willows usually develop surface roots and are prone to broken branches and decay) Because they are native to Central and Southern US Willow oaks can take summer irrigation, without sickening as our California native oaks do.

Willow Oaks grow pretty fast when young and are attractive trees with bright green leaves and small acorns. In the fall they turn orange, yellow and red for a short time before the leaves drop.